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The Importance of Pacing Yourself in Chronic Illness

Posted by: Maff in Pacing, multiple chemical sensitivity, ME, MCS, irritable bowel syndrome, illness, chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS, Acceptance on Jan 22, 2010

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 As someone who has suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), adrenal fatigue (AF) and a host of related concerns for almost 19 years now, since the age of 12, I am acutely aware of the need to pace myself. I know I should not take on too much at once and allow myself time to relax and recuperate, at least to some small

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The work of The European Society for ME

Posted by: Maff in myalgic encephalomyelitis, ME, European Society for ME, ESME, chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS on Jan 22, 2010

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European Society for ME - Research & Knowledge I received an email update this week on the work of the European Society for ME (ESME) that I thought you may be interested in. ESME is a Think Tank of top scientists in fields relevant to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) where the latest research and knowledge on the illness can be discussed and efforts made to propogate this to the medical profession to improve care

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Is a Cure for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Really a Big Step Closer?

Posted by: Maff in XMRV, WPI, virus, retrovirus, myalgic encephalomyelitis, MECFS, ME, chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS on Oct 16, 2009

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Since Thursday of last week when news of research linking the XMRV retrovirus  to chronic fatigue syndrome hit the headlines many patients (and I suspect their doctors) have been wondering what exactly this finding means.

The amount of media attention this discovery by the Whittemore-Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease (WPI) generated in the press was unprecedented. After having the WPI

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Check out my hip, savvy social network for EIs

Posted by: earthwalker in treatment, toxins, thyroid, Symptoms, stress, sleep, probiotics, pollen, nutritional therapy, nutritional supplements, nutrients, natural depression treatment, natural alternatives, myalgic encephalomyelitis, multiple chemical sensitivity, Mold, mindfulness, MICAGO, ME, MCS, Marshall Protocol, liver function, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal permeability, illness, IBS, hypoglycemia, Health, gut dysbiosis, From Fatigued to Fantastic, food sensitivity, food intolerance, food allergy, FMS, fibromyalgia, exercise, environmental illness, energy, electrical sensitivity, Dr Teitelbaum, Dr Jacob Teitelbaum, disability benefits, diet, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome celebrities, chronic fatigue syndrome, chemicals, CFS, celebrities, candida, cancer, autism, Asthma, allergies on Mar 31, 2009

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New chronic fatigue syndrome research initiative includes gut dysbiosis & leaky gut syndrome

Posted by: Maff in myalgic encephalomyelitis, ME, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal permeability, gut dysbiosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS, candida on Dec 05, 2008

Maff

I was delighted to learn this week of funding for research into the link between chronic fatigue syndrome, disturbed gut flora and leaky gut syndrome.  

The CFIDS association of America launched their 'Accelerate CFS Research Initiative' - the largest chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) research initiative to date.

After a sustained year long fundraising campaign the association allocated over

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The many faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Posted by: Maff in ME, chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS on May 09, 2008

Maff

Many of you will have seen the news this week on this site and elsewhere that seven subtypes of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) have been catergorized based on new genetic research.

This is fascinating stuff. Not only does it give us a deeper understanding of what is going on in ME/CFS and offer the hope of diagnostic tests and treatments in the not too distant future, but it also puts another

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Chronic fatigue syndrome sufferer wins big on Millionaire show

Posted by: Maff in who wants to be a millionaire, myalgic encephalomyelitis, ME, Marrie Chesterfield, chronic fatigue syndrome, CFS on Apr 25, 2008

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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

The story of a contestant on the hit show Who Wants to be a Millionaire? grabbed my attention this week. It's an amazing story that just shows how quickly things can change in life which is something those of us dealing with ME/CFS and other chronic illnesses always need to keep in mind!

Thirty-three year old Marie Chesterfield from Brighton, England suffers from myalgic encephalomyelitis

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